Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: February 27, 2026

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376 m

Infirmary Bridge (River Ness footbridge)

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View from the bridge

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625 m

Wooden Nessie sculpture on the Ness Islands

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beautiful wood carvings by the river

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653 m

Ness Islands

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The Ness Islands are a group of small islands in the middle of the River Ness. The islands are connected by Victorian suspension bridges and are a lovely place to …

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947 m

Ness Islands Suspension Bridge

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This Victorian suspension footbridge takes you across the east channel of the River Ness on a footpath from Island Bank Road. It allows people to access Ness Islands, which are …

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1.32 km

Decorative bridge over the River Ness

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nice little bridge over the river

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1.35 km

River Ness

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The River Ness is a short river flowing from Loch Dochfar at the northern end of Loch Ness, through Inverness and into the Moray Firth. The Caledonian Canal follows its …

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1.73 km

Infirmary Bridge

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The bridge offers a beautiful perspective of the city and river!

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1.88 km

View of Inverness Castle and the Infirmary Bridge

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Infirmary Bridge is well named. With just a few pedestrians it sways and wobbles. Seriously!

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3.21 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

2.37 km

602 m

227 m

Surfaces

2.59 km

289 m

186 m

141 m

Elevation

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Infirmary Bridge (River Ness footbridge)

Wooden Nessie sculpture on the Ness Islands

Ness Islands

Ness Islands Suspension Bridge

Decorative bridge over the River Ness

River Ness

Infirmary Bridge

View of Inverness Castle and the Infirmary Bridge

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